OBITUARIES
Danny Ray Davis
Danny Ray Davis
March 1, 1948 – April 8, 2018
WICHITA FALLS – Danny Ray Davis, 70, passed away April 8, 2018 in Wichita Falls, TX.
A visitation was from 7-9 p.m. on April 11 at the Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park.
A memorial service was at 11 a.m. on April 12 at Faith Baptist Church of Iowa Park with Dr. Greg Ammons, First Baptist Church of Garland officiating and pastor Tim Franks, Faith Baptist Church of Iowa Park assisted. Services were under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park.
Danny was born March 1, 1948 in Wellington to Homer Edwin and Fay Lucille (Carter) Davis. He grew up in Northfield and was a 1966 graduate of Matador High School in Matador.
Danny married Judy Lee Woods on June 7, 1969 in Odessa. Danny worked for Halliburton in Monahans for 10 years, afterwards, he moved to the Wichita Falls area where he worked with two of his brothers in the welding supply business before he began selling cars in the mid ‘90s. From that point, he had found his true calling in sales working at several area car dealerships. Danny enjoyed bowling, golfing and spending time with his grandkids.
Danny is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Paul, H.E. “Junior,” and Bobby Davis; three sisters, Frances Jones, Dorothy Daniels and Helen Nix.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Davis, Wichita Falls; son, Rodney Scot and wife, Gretchen Davis, Altus, OK; daughter, Laura Davis, Iowa Park; grandchildren, Taylor, Gabrielle, Madison, Morgan, Kaelee, Amanda and Daniel; brothers, Harry Lesley “Sonny,” Jacky and Kenneth; sister, Betty Simpson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Wichita Falls or Faith Baptist Church of Iowa Park. Please share your tributes with the family by visiting www.duttonfuneralhome.com.
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OBITUARIES
Daniel Forrest Barrett
December 27, 1965 – August 12, 2026
NOCONA – Daniel Forrest Barrett, 60, died on Aug. 12, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
He was born Dec. 27, 1965, in Spring Branch to James Harry Barrett and Opal Laverne Henderson. He played football at Northwestern and went on to graduate from Stephen F. Austin State University with a bachelor’s degree in finance. He worked mostly as a stock broker.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Chuck Barrett.
He is survived by his three children, Reagan, Dylan and Connor; two grandchildren; sister, Sherri Lynn Watson; two nieces; one nephew and siblings, Jesse, Rich and Cheryl.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.
OBITUARIES
David Duke
July 24, 1960 – August 12, 2026
WICHITA FALLS – David Duke, 66, died on Aug. 12, 2026 in Wichita Falls, TX.
There was a visitation from 6 – 8 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Aug. 17 at the Abundant Life Church officiated by Pastor James Messer.
Interment followed in Terral Cemetery. Pallbearers were Randy Harris, Randy Croxton, Wiley Vanover, Zak Weaver, Bradley Lawrence and Ross Atteberry. Honorary pallbearers were David Morrison and the Red River Dozer Crew.
He was born on July 24, 1960 in Bowie to Harvey and Marjorie Romine Duke. He was a dozer operator mainly for Red River Dozer. He grew up in Terral, OK where he graduated high school. He married Micheal Heathington on Nov. 26, 1994 in Spanish Fort.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter.
He is survived by his wife, Micheal Duke; children, Leslie Halt, Kendra Grottie and Kyle Duke; sisters, Delores Weatherly and Sharon Westbrook; brothers, Ricky Duke and Ronnie Duke, and nine grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Eagle Point Cemetery Association.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.
OBITUARIES
Timothy Tompkins
June 12, 1981 – August 2, 2026
DALLAS – Timothy Tompkins, 45, died on Aug. 2, 2026 in Dallas, TX.
There was a memorial service on at 10 a.m. Aug. 8 at Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church with Pastor Dan Sparkman officiating. A private family interment will follow at a later date.
He was born on June 12, 1981 to Sam and Paula Tompkins in Wichita Falls. He was a driver, worked the oil industry for several years, wroked as a ranch manager and carpenter. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. He married Christy Marie Harris on Sept. 24, 2005 in Nocona.
He is survived by his wife, Christy Tompkins, Nocona; parents, Sam and Paula Tompkins, Spanish Fort; sister, Amanda York, Wichita Falls; children, Samantha Dawn Tompkins, Stephenville, Brock Wilson Tompkins, Frisco, Deagan Brodie Tompkins, Spanish Fort, Lillian Marie “Lili” Tompkins, Spanish Fort and three nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church, P.O. Box 330, Nocona.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.
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